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  1. FS: I don't know the difference between the two...

    I don't know the difference between the two models but this one measures 8.5" wide and 8.5" tall.
  2. FS: Lid States BV450/500 so its one of those two.

    Lid States BV450/500 so its one of those two.
  3. FS: No, I still have them. Sorry for the belated...

    No, I still have them. Sorry for the belated reply I was traveling. As for what model this it states on the Lid BV450/BV500 so it must fit either of those two sizes.
  4. FS: Bear Vault with various Alcohol Stoves and insulated cup W/ Titanium cook pot.

    We don't need Bear Vaults down here in Texas and I have an decent assortment of alcohol stoves, an insulated drinking cup set inside a titanium cook pot. (small). I'll part with all of it for $75....
  5. Guy line for now with that steel cable your...

    Guy line for now with that steel cable your talking about. At least that would get you stable quickly but you've a tripping hazard and maybe a frustration point when mowing the lawn. Down the road...
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    Agree with Cougarmeat. Its a lot of personal...

    Agree with Cougarmeat. Its a lot of personal preference but packability was important to me on a route we trekked in Arkansas called "Eagle Rock Loop". Its roughly 26 miles and the bulk of the...
  7. FS: Clark Jungle Hammock TX-250 (Green..NOT Cammo)

    Got a very gently used (camped in it only once) Clark Jungle Hammock for Sale. Model TX 250. See picture of it hanging below. Hammock only w/spreader bars, built in stuff sack. Has built in zip up...
  8. Good question, just harder to find a concise...

    Good question, just harder to find a concise answer too. I enjoy an occasional hammock camping trip but admittedly because I am not out there every single weekend or even every month (Texas heat) I'm...
  9. Just had to "google" that stand. I had never...

    Just had to "google" that stand. I had never heard of it before. Nice looking stand! Looks like its been engineered well considering the weight range its capable of holding while not looking like its...
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    Hammocks and Ham Shacks!

    I enjoy a cool weekend hammock trip into the woods like 99.9% of folks in here but recently I’ve married another hobby of mine into my hammock family adventures. I haul my “Big Rig” or my small...
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    Just like those contact sports hits you never saw...

    Just like those contact sports hits you never saw coming until you were on your back, confused, and trying to get your lungs to work. Glad you ended up ok. I’m digging out a LOT of old camping...
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    Did the Eagle back in 2017. **** near killed me...

    Did the Eagle back in 2017. **** near killed me and I’d still do it again. But yea, it was brutal with few switchbacks.


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  13. My compliments on the Jeep. Sharp looking and...

    My compliments on the Jeep. Sharp looking and solid performing geography crawlers.

    - Texas


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  14. finally....I know a guy who tried everything and...

    finally....I know a guy who tried everything and eventually had to go to ground. I know its heresy in here to speak of this but for some, a tyvek ground cover, a nice thermal air mattress and a good...
  15. Just a quick note....side sleeping in that...

    Just a quick note....side sleeping in that Warbonet is a bit more comfortable if you ensure that you hang your feet end of the hammock higher than your head end. In mine it makes a huge difference....
  16. Doors are a smart choice unless you are in that...

    Doors are a smart choice unless you are in that class of ultra light camper that dries tooth paste into one time use dots to save weight. I'd still be careful though. Spend enough time in the woods...
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    Ordered mine...can't wait!

    Ordered mine...can't wait!
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    Arkansas continues to grow in the forums....

    Arkansas continues to grow in the forums. Welcome....grab a seat and hang out.

    Brandon (Biskitzngravy) here in Hot Springs Arkansas.
  19. You have two options. 1. Cancel and reschedule...

    You have two options.
    1. Cancel and reschedule the trip
    2. Stay inside or outside the Little Missouri and look for safer crossing to get inside so you can follow a parallel on the trail. You need...
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    Sticky: Lol...on the equipment. You start out thinking...

    Lol...on the equipment. You start out thinking hammocking is an economical endeavor. But similar to raising your own chickens.....it works out to about $10 a egg when its all done. It could be...
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    Eagle Rock Loop is half a days drive from Dallas....

    Eagle Rock Loop is half a days drive from Dallas. Its up here in the Ouachita National Forest and is a 26 mile round trip. A group of us are headed out April 30th-May 2nd if your interested. The...
  22. By nature, I'm wired to get up and go quite...

    By nature, I'm wired to get up and go quite early. This is especially true if the terrain I am hiking in is going to be rough or were trying to cover more than 8 miles that day. I like long evening...
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    Para cord, a good "fire kit", my ESEE Junglas...

    Para cord, a good "fire kit", my ESEE Junglas knife, and a medical kit that's hopefully much larger than I or anyone with me will ever need. When I hammock with a group I tend to stock up on medical...
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    I went with XLC 1.7. It's the hammock that can...

    I went with XLC 1.7. It's the hammock that can serve me well now and also the 10 year older (slightly heavier) version of me down the road if age/metabolism become more of a hurdle than they have...
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    Living here in Arkansas a stones throw from the...

    Living here in Arkansas a stones throw from the Texas line and come July-early September the days hit 100 with 90% Humidity. It can take your breath away it's so hot. I typically avoid hammocking...
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    Carpet padding is manufactured primarily from...

    Carpet padding is manufactured primarily from remnants generated from mattress foam production, automotive and furniture use, as well as mattress toppers, and a variety of other scrap production...
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    Never gave that one much thought. I always have...

    Never gave that one much thought. I always have water...usually close with my pack or slipped inside one of my hiking boots beneath the hammock. I'm not a midnight water drinker though...usually take...
  28. No suggestions....Winding Staircase gets great...

    No suggestions....Winding Staircase gets great reviews by the locals here so that spot for sure is going to be rewarding. I've reviewed that routes backwards and forwards and it seems ensuring a...
  29. Thanks rhjanes, it's a good website recommend and...

    Thanks rhjanes, it's a good website recommend and we were able to procure some nice waterproof maps a couple weeks ago through it. We're getting dropped off at Albert Pike by the wife since I live...
  30. I can provide some color when I get back to the...

    I can provide some color when I get back to the laptop on the morning. I move like a herd of turtles typing on this iPad.
  31. I'll be the sweaty mess with the heavy marines...

    I'll be the sweaty mess with the heavy marines ruck sack lying sideways on the trail begging for snickers bars and an airlift. Lol....see you on the trail!

    Ps: We're hiking clockwise from Albert...
  32. Its resolved....I just dropped some change on a...

    Its resolved....I just dropped some change on a Superfly Tarp and Warbonnet XLC 1.7 double layer with buckles. The reviews as well as feedback from the plant (who I reached out to for help) sealed...
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    Sticky: My daughter asked, "Who's that in the picture...

    My daughter asked, "Who's that in the picture daddy?" when staring at an old Army photo of "ME"!....... Dang you Biskitzngravy.....dang you!


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    Done....hope I've better luck here than playing...

    Done....hope I've better luck here than playing the lottery. lol.
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    I use a Clark TX-250 which dimensions out the...

    I use a Clark TX-250 which dimensions out the same as the NX but with bug screen mods for hotter weather and less compartments underneath (Only 2 compared to NX which has 4).

    Here are my thoughts...
  36. Checked out Dream Hammock; good looking wares....

    Checked out Dream Hammock; good looking wares. Lots of boutique hammock companies doing custom builds these days which makes sense. I'll, reach out to them and get some inputs on my performance...
  37. Warbonnet Fever and cheating on my Clark TX-250

    Ok....I've been sleeping with my Clark TX 250 for years but cheating on her in my dreams with a Warbonnet. I need room....lots of it and the Warbonnets seem to have that in "spades". At 6'3" and...
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    I'd say "never"...just slack up the connections...

    I'd say "never"...just slack up the connections but I also have an appreciation for a sweat free nights sleep so on those occasions where I leave the UQ home...I usually pack a light air mattress....
  39. Never had a bad experience. In most circumstances...

    Never had a bad experience. In most circumstances I can see the curiosity on their faces long before they walk up to the site. Once I show them...its all "wide smiles" and to some degree a real...
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    Good starter hammock if you are not taller than 6...

    Good starter hammock if you are not taller than 6 ft. I'm 6'3" and Im fine for swinging in the backyard reading a book but overnight I'm reaching for a longer setup. At 9 ft 4 inches its on the...
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    Just got the same response myself. That dang...

    Just got the same response myself. That dang boyscout side of us wants the patch! Lol. If I find some ill let you know.
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    Sticky: Red ants, kayak fishing tourneys, and float...

    Red ants, kayak fishing tourneys, and float trips. Red ants are self explanatory but I used to fish heavily in the kayak fishing tournaments here in Arkansas and float a lot of overnighters . I...
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    Tx-250 guy here as well. Not sure of variance...

    Tx-250 guy here as well. Not sure of variance between models but TX line is great. I changed out suspension for whoopie slings to make easier and faster to hang. Www.Whoopieslings.com. Makes great...
  44. Veteran "hanger" newb to HF. (Arkansas)

    Glad I found this site. Always looking to improve the hammock camping experience by reading threads of gear reviews and trip reports!
  45. Your fine. If you were camping in a public camp...

    Your fine. If you were camping in a public camp spot you probably saw a local coon, fox, or coyote on his lunch rounds. Animals get used to scavenging such spots and check in nighty to see if there...
  46. Thread: New UQ

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    I've got top and bottom quilts from JRB: (Mt...

    I've got top and bottom quilts from JRB: (Mt Washington 3) UQ and Sierra Sniveller TQ. You are gonna love their gear! Toasty warm my friend and packs down to almost nothing!
  47. AR > Eagle Rock Loop April 29th-May 1st (3days, 2 nights)

    Join a few of us on a trek to complete Eagle Rock Loop in the Ouachita Mountains leaving Friday morning April 29th and completing the loop Sunday afternoon May 1st. 26.5 miles trekked over three days...
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